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"We appreciate your help making this inaugural event a success."

— Cornell University

'Incredibly engaging.' — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

“Expert perspectives like Erica Nicole’s offer valuable insights on the industry and provide critical external viewpoints as we all seek to grow in a redefined marketplace.”

— Bill Sheedy, Visa, Inc. Group President of the Americas

Small Business Influencer

From Corporate America, to launching a one woman startup blog into a global media powerhouse—tapped as an MSNBC Your Business TV contributor—Erica Nicole is the personification of the millennial female entrepreneur.

In December 2009, Erica Nicole launched YFS Magazine, a startup and small business site that has quickly become one of the most widely-read, independent business media brands.

Hailed by Visa Business as an industry thought leader, she continues to set standards of excellence while expanding her business interests in consulting, entertainment, and beyond. As an entrepreneurial expert she has evolved into a highly sought after business and motivational speaker.

“Erica Nicole ended the Symposium on Women in Leadership with a bang.” She “has a passion for serial entrepreneurship.”

— Cornell University, Entrepreneurship @ Dyson

Thanks so much for an outstanding program. You were incredibly engaging and delivered an inspirational message. Our students really benefited from your presentation.

— The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

It was an honor to welcome [an] internationally successful businesswoman like Erica Nicole at our Istanbul TALKS Inspired 2016 Conference.

— Tülin Sipahiler, Founder at Istanbul TALKS

Thank you for speaking at the Dyson Symposium on Women in Leadership. We appreciate your help making this inaugural event a success.

— Cornell University, Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management

Erica Nicole was one of the most dynamic speakers we have ever heard at the ESOA; she’s filled with passion and energy; and she kept me and the rest of the audience on the edge of our seats. Her content was original, profound and as I discovered battle-tested and delivered to the audience at exactly the right level.

– Karl M. Gibbons, Chairman of Entrepreneur Society of America

She is dynamic, passionate and a powerhouse of ideas. Erica filled the room with energy and the ESOA audience was excited, engaged and absorbed by everything she shared. Guests ... were talking about it for days afterwards! Erica will certainly be a hard act to follow.

—Cheryl Lampard, Founder & CEO of Style Matters International

Expert perspectives like Erica Nicole’s offer valuable insights on the industry and provide critical external viewpoints as we all seek to grow in a redefined marketplace.

Erica Nicole is a global speaker with local impact. She has delivered keynote presentations at the prestigious Ivy League university, Cornell, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the Visa Global Payments Forum and more. Let her make your next event a success. Speaking categories include:

#TheSmallbizFixer — Erica Nicole is the founder and CEO of YFS Magazine — the definitive digital magazine for startups, small business and entrepreneurship culture. As a leading female entrepreneur and small business influencer she’s on a full-tilt mission to make entrepreneurship accessible. Along the way she became a global keynote speaker, brand ambassador, columnist and advisor. Learn more